Export Control

The Office of Research Integrity assists the UTSA community with compliance with federal and UT requirements related to export controls. Determining if an activity is subject
to export control regulations can be complex and complicated. The Office of Research Integrity is committed to help UTSA become a premier public research institution by
supporting openness in research and promoting successful international collaborations while ensuring the University’s diligent compliance with these laws and regulations.

The export of certain items, technologies software, and services is regulated for reasons of national security, foreign policy, prevention of the spread of weapons of mass
destruction, and for competitive trade reasons. Export control laws restrict the shipment, transmission or transfer of certain items, software, technology and services from
the United States to foreign countries, as well as "deemed exports" which are releases of controlled physical items or controlled information to foreign nationals located in
the United States.

Export Control Regulations involve multiple departments of the Federal Government. The three major sets of Regulations include: